WHAT IS A SOMMELIER…
Bonsoir Sparks and Sparky,
Etymology( from wikipedia)
The modern word is French. It derives from Middle French where it referred to a court official charged with transportation of supplies. This use of the term dates to a period when pack animals would be used to transport supplies. The Middle French probably finds its origin in Old Provençal where a saumalier was a pack animal driver. Sauma refered to a pack animal or the load of a pack animal. In Late Latin, sagma referred to a packsaddle.
Very interesting……..
I truly believed, being a sommelier is an art.
What is the role of a Sommelier in restaurant??
Choosing the right wine with your meal, Sommelier don’t serve only wines, they are on charge of their stock,storage, training other staff. They should be able to describe region, vineyards, and vintages. Sommeliers will decant wines, decanting will be usually done with red 10 years place, that will allow the wine to breathe and separate from sediments.
Providing the wines in restaurant can be very difficult, doesn’t matter how much the wine cost??? You have to talk with your clients; I think it’s all about experience and sharing the wine.(Imagine….BYO CASK ONLY….Enjoy your guns party……)
I do remember that night when everyone was bringing their cellar into the restaurant where I use to work, I was very, very please to look at some great vintages and great names, I used to tried their wines, smell it, etc…
One night that guy stand up and strutting me vividely, and said:
Are you drinking my wine??? Just reply to him politely I was checking his wine, that might be cork, or any wine fault. Pardon me my French he was little beat “Pooi”…..
It’s show me for some people it is very personnal, and emotional…
By this end of his dinner, I did serve his dessert wine without trying it,”thanks god” that was corked… he called me and said: Can you please pick a desert wine for me and try it…I was very please by his reaction.
I can understand some patrons may be very intimidated by the Sommelier; we are here to giving you a great time within few hours .
Please share your beverage spirit with us, good or bad……
Stephane Pois
www.theartofhampers.com.au
http://stephanepois.com
mailto:steph@lartduvin.com.au
0410 565 009
